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An artist investigates murders in 16th-century Bavaria, questioning townspeople and making choices that shape a village across decades.
Released 14 Nov 2022
Investigate On A Deadline
Name A Murder Suspect
Question Bavarian Townsfolk
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment · Published by Xbox Game Studios
You play as Andreas Maler, a master artist drawn into a series of murders in the Bavarian town of Tassing and a nearby abbey. The story unfolds across decades, against a backdrop of religious and political change.
Explore the town, speak with residents, and investigate each case within a limited timeframe. You can’t pursue every lead, so you must weigh incomplete information before deciding whom to accuse.
Your academic and social background can open different dialogue options. Choices affect relationships and the lives of townspeople over the years, as the community changes around you.
Players often praise Pentiment’s carefully crafted writing, distinctive manuscript-inspired presentation, and detailed portrayal of a changing Bavarian community. Reviews also value its memorable characters and choices that can carry consequences across decades. Some players find its slow, text-heavy approach absorbing, while others say the pacing and investigation can feel frustrating.
From Obsidian, this game is a historical narrative-driven game focusing on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Bavaria. Players will play as Andreas Maler, a clever illustrator caught up in a series of murders in Tassing and Kiersau Abbey over the course of twenty five years. Players will be responsible for conducting their own investigation to decide the fate of the community, but each decision will have lasting consequences and inexorably draws Andreas closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy.
Experience 16th century Europe as the master artists of the time saw them. Art inspired by great illuminated manuscripts and the earliest printed books becomes a living, breathing world in Pentiment.
Choose different academic and social backgrounds and meet a colorful cast of characters as you discover the stories and secrets that lie within the small Bavarian town of Tassing and nearby Keirsau Abbey.
In an era of great religious and political change, each decision you make can have a profound impact on the community’s future. Find your own way through this turbulent time and see the consequences of your choices play out over generations.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 41 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 88/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
